Indian Republic Day Celebrations

Republic Day is celebrated on 26th January every year. It is one of the India's most important national events. On the Republic Day, the constitution of India came into force and India became a truly Sovereign, Democratic and Republic state. The Constitution was drafted by the Constituent Assembly which was set up when India gained its independence from the British in 1947.

Today, the Republic Day is celebrated with much enthusiasm all over the country and especially in the capital, New Delhi.

26th January 1950 is one of the most important days in Indian history. To mark this historic occasion, a grand parade is held in New Delhi, which starts from Raisina Hill near the Rashtrapati Bhavan which is the Presidential Palace, along the Rajpath, India Gate and ends on the historic Red Fort.

It traditionally ends with a colorful fly-past by Air Force jets in the tiranga formation. The kaleidoscopic event of the Republic day is telecasted by the National Television. The show is watched by millions of viewers from every corner of the country.

The patriotic fervor of the people on this day brings the whole country together. Every part of the country is represented in occasion, which makes the Republic Day the most popular of all the national holidays of India.

Other parts of India also participate with great zeal. Various musical, dance, sports and theatrical programs are held in different parts of the country, like in Maharashtra, Bihar, Punjab and Chennai.

Every corner of the country gets into the patriotic mood and rejoices on this day of national importance by watching parades on television, and visiting historical places and Republic Day special fairs.